What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mass Transit Magazine is hiring: Bus Operator in Novato position at Mass Transit Magazine?
65,083.20 – $76,564.80 Annually
Position Summary
Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific, assigned routes according to the District’s requirements. Provide service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner. Responsible for written reports and other information as required. Upon completion of the Golden Gate Transit Training Program, the employee operates regularly scheduled assignments. All runs will originate in either Santa Rosa, Novato or San Rafael.
Hourly Pay : $31.29 / hour to $36.81 / hour
Essential Responsibilities
- Transports passengers along assigned routes, making designated stops as required or requested.
- Uses the fare box to accurately collect fares, issues transfers and gives general information.
- Completes reports on patron count, non-scheduled mileage, vehicular deficiencies, fare box, accidents and other reports as required.
- Operates automatic lift on buses and assists passengers in wheelchairs, those using crutches or walkers, or who have speech or mental difficulty.
- Ensures that Driver’s license and all other documents required of a commercial licensee are maintained and are current and valid.
- Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
- Performs additional related duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.
Education and / or Experience
NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152 – 23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification.
Required License(s)
NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW DATE : January 31, 2025
If selected for the position, new hires will need to complete Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District’s Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program ($31.29 / hr benefits not included) which is approximately twelve (12) weeks, Monday through Friday, 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.
Upon successful completion of training, pay increase granted to $33.13 per hour, plus benefits. All new hires will be required to complete a 120 probationary period upon completion of training.
SIGN ON BONUS! $1000 UPON COMPLETING TRAINING. ADDITIONAL $1000 ON 1 YEAR EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARY.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION :
GGBHT Online Employment Application
DMV Report K4 printout (Scan and attach as PDF to your Online Employment Application) NOTE : ONLY DMV K4 reports will be accepted. A DMV K4 printout report (3 year driving record) MUST come from any DMV kiosk. A complete DMV K4 report has the word
Applicants with DMV printouts older than 30 days will be eliminated (NOTE : You will be required to provide your original DMV K4 print-out if you are invited to the next step of the process). The printout should reflect a pattern of safe, responsible vehicle operation, and demonstrate a clean driving record which would include the following :
NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152 – 23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification.
NO more than 2 moving violations and no “at fault” accidents within the last 3 years.
NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting.
NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death).
NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. Other violations, citations, and / or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.
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Salary : $65,083 - $76,565
